Crime Rate in Hurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hurst

The total recorded crimes in Hurst, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hurst crime rate of 17.35 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hurst, encompassing approximately 518 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hurst Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Broadwater Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dunt Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Davis Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hurst?

To understand the safety of Hurst, we need to analyze Hurst crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Hurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 113 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hurst recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hurst had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 104 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hurst recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wokingham, Hurst has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hurst Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hurst has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 17.35 ranking 23th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Hurst crimes were 113. The crime rate of Hurst in 2024 was 217.85 (year) or 18.15 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hurst were around 104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 200.50 (year) or 16.71 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)
Wescott106 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys51 6594 6734 2
Finchampstead South63 4954 2596 6
Maiden Erlegh76 2603 5514 9
Emmbrook59 5577 7638 3
Shinfield South64 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon45 8512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates47 7668 4602 5
Winnersh40 9561 8548 7
Loddon28 11492 10472 10
Hillside34 10301 13430 11
Shinfield North17 18310 11252 15
Twyford23 14310 12303 12
Evendons26 12233 17249 16
Wokingham Without16 19212 20263 13
Sonning25 13228 18156 22
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe12 22248 15257 14
Barkham22 15261 14221 18
South Lake20 16234 16238 17
Coronation18 17204 21187 20
Swallowfield13 21181 22214 19
Arborfield13 20223 19167 21
Finchampstead North2 25122 23124 23
Charvil4 24120 24117 24

Hurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Hurst in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hurst postcode area is presented below.

1. Broadwater Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Dunt Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Davis Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hubbard Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hinton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broadwater Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broadcommon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sawpit Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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